About the EmployerFBUSD schools include Redwood Elementary School (grades PreK - 2), Dana Gray Elementary (grades 3 - 5), Fort Bragg Middle School (grade 6 - 8), Fort Bragg High School (grades 9 - 12) and three alternative schools - Noyo High School (continuation), Lighthouse Community Day School (grades 9 - 12) and Shelter Cove Community Day School (grades 4 - 8). FBUSD is nestled on the rugged northern California coastline. Comprised of approximately 1700 students, FBUSD is the second largest school district in Mendocino County. With a wide array of athletic teams, a strong academic program, and an extensive range of extra-curricular options, FBUSD students continually have an impressive range of options after high school. The Fort Bragg community is incredibly supportive of all school activities and events and donates generously to programs and scholarships.Job Description / Essential Elements: FORT BRAGG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTJOB DESCRIPTION - INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, SEVERELY HANDICAPPED (Special Education)DEFINITIONTo assist credentialed personnel, helping in education-related activities and with routine clerical duties in a classroom or other setting for severely handicapped students requiring special services.Performs other duties as assigned.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceived general supervision from a principal and technical and functional supervision from a teacher or other credentialed personnel.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - May include, but are not limited to, the following:Assists in developing daily schedules for service of students.Works with small groups of students in learning activities, assisting individuals as needed.Leads supervise or participate in planned physical education activities with groups of students.Uses appropriate behavior management techniques.Works with students on the playground, in the cafeteria and in the bus area.Secures and projects audio-visual aids.Assists in the development and production of instructional materials.Collects and distributes instructional materials.Participates in planning, developing and implementing programs of individualized instruction for each student.Consults with staff on student progress and behavior.Attends required in-service training sessions or workshops.Assists students with physical disabilities and attends to their physical needs as necessary.Performs duties, which require lifting, stooping and bending.Assists students working on individualized programs in speech development, physical and orthopedic training, vision, orientation/mobility, behavior, personal needs, vocational training, and cognitive and emotional skills.Assists with the data collection and evaluation of student skills and progress.Assists students with the development of self-help skills such as toilet training, eating, grooming, shopping, etc.Makes community visits with students, sometimes independently, as required in the I.E.P.Assists students in general education inclusion activities.Adapts and modifies curriculum.Transports students as necessary.Operates, instructs and assists students in the use of appliances and equipment used in vocational education programs.Records pertinent information and maintains student files.Performs clerical tasks and operates office equipment.Administers various medical procedures to students after receiving proper instruction when necessary.Implements individual behavior support plans when working with students requiring them.Performs related duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School diploma or equivalentSuccessful completion of the Fort Bragg Unified School District proficiency test consistent with E.C. Section 45344.5Knowledge of:Basic methods of instruction, including adapting/modifying curriculum.Specialized needs of severely handicapped students, including physical, emotional and behavioralBehavior modification techniquesSpecialized techniques per mandatory trainingFirst Aid and safety practices, including universal precautionsAbility to: Direct the activities of and supervise studentsFollow written and oral instructionsAssist in the physical care of studentsWork with severely handicapped studentsMaintain confidence and trust of studentsAssess student needs and progress and explain to those concerned with student developmentWork independentlyUnderstand and carry out directionsEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of workLearn to operate computers, specialized audio-visual, and other school equipmentMaintain confidentialityWork and communicate effectively with students, teachers and other staff membersLearn required medical proceduresHelp with toileting, and safe clean up of excrement and other bodily dischargeObtain CPR and First Aid training and certificationExperience and TrainingAny combination of experience and training, which would indicate possession of the above skills and abilities.Special RequirementsSome positions in this class may require possession of a valid California driver's license.Physical RequirementsAbility to exert 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Ability to stoop, climb, stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor, physical mobility and stamina to participate in activities which may be strenuous. Ability to run after a child.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.Board Adopted: April 27, 1989, Board Rev. Approval: April 25, 2017Benefits: Participation in our health, vision, dental and life insurance, including an employee contribution if applicable. This will provide coverage for the employee, their spouse and eligible dependents. Employee may elect membership in California School Employee's Association. Partidipation in Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), to which both the employee and FBUSD contribute. Special Notes: This position may be temporarily filled by a substitute or in-house employee who may also be a candidate. Requirements / QualificationsDEFINITION To assist credentialed personnel, helping in education related activities and with routine clerical duties in a classroom or other setting for severely handicapped students requiring special services. Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Received general supervision from a principal and technical and functional supervision from a teacher or other credentialed personnel.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - May include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in developing daily schedules for the service of students. Works with small groups of students in learning activities, assisting individuals as needed. Leads supervise or participate in planned physical education activities with groups of students. Uses appropriate behavior management techniques. Works with students on the playground, in the cafeteria and in the bus area. Secures and projects audio-visual aids. Assists in the development and production of instructional materials. Collects and distributes instructional materials. Participates in planning, developing and implementing programs of individualized instruction for each student. Consults with staff on student progress and behavior. Attends required in-service training sessions or workshops.
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Comments and Other InformationAssists students with physical disabilities and attends to their physical needs as necessary. Performs duties, which require lifting, stooping and bending. Assists students working on individualized programs in speech development, physical and orthopedic training, vision, orientation/mobility, behavior, personal needs, vocational training, and cognitive and emotional skills. Assists with the data collection and evaluation of student skills and progress. Assists students with the development of self-help skills such as toilet training, eating, grooming, shopping, etc. Makes community visits with students, sometimes independently, as required in the I.E.P. Assists students in general education inclusion activities. Adapts and modifies curriculum. Transports students as necessary. Operates, instructs and assists students in the use of appliances and equipment used in vocational education programs. Records pertinent information and maintains student files. Performs clerical tasks and operates office equipment. FORT BRAGG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Administers various medical procedures to students after receiving proper instruction when necessary. Implements individual behavior support plans when working with students requiring them. Performs related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent Successful completion of the Fort Bragg Unified School District proficiency test consistent with E.C. Section 45344.5 Knowledge of: Basic methods of instruction, including adapting/modifying curriculum. Specialized needs of severely handicapped students, including physical, emotional and behavioral Behavior modification techniques Specialized techniques per mandatory training First Aid and safety practices, including universal precautions Ability to: Direct the activities of and supervise students Follow written and oral instructions Assist in the physical care of students Work with severely handicapped students Maintain the confidence and trust of students Assess student needs and progress and explain to those concerned with student development Work independently Understand and carry out directions Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Learn to operate computers, specialized audio-visual, and other school equipment Maintain confidentiality Work and communicate effectively with students, teachers and other staff members Learn required medical procedures Help with toileting, and safe clean up of excrement and other bodily discharge Obtain CPR and First Aid training and certification Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training, which would indicate possession of the above skills and abilities. Special Requirements Some positions in this class may require possession of a valid California driver's license. Physical Requirements Ability to exert 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Ability to stoop, climb, stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor, physical mobility and stamina to participate in activities which may be strenuous. Ability to run after a child. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Board Adopted: Attach a resume detailing qualifying education and/or experience, up to three letters of recommendation, and if available, college transcripts verifying degrees or verification from another California school district verifying educational proficiency. Stipend available for AA or BA degree.